Turnbull & Asser 71/72

I like Floris have dabbled with many of them over the years. Honey Oud is the only one I regularly keep and love. But I have tried most of the rest, I like the bath oils and soaps; I've had all their range at some point through the side products. Found a Floris concession in a department store, was excited to see somewhere that stocked it (it's been a while), was just going to get a soap but Turnbull hooked me. In the car on the way home it was the best scent. Was addictive in how deep it was and the whole thing developed in an amazing way. I ordered a bottle when I got home. It's good overall and I'm pretty pleased I got it. The opening notes while pleasant are pretty understated. It works though because these notes any louder would be a turn off. It's not bad but a bit dated it smells refined, well made and very 90's. Has that kinda citrus, metallic but floral thing going on. Reminds me of some of the other floris scents and penhaligons espirit du roi in particular. The fact it doesn't blow your face off gives it a class and depth. I really like wearing this for work. As the scent develops the Oud really comes out. It is beautiful and timeless. I love the smoky, ashy, velvet smoothness of it while those top notes from the first blast hum underneath. Although it doesn't have that much projection it lasts all day on the skin and continues to change in good ways throughout. It doesn't quite reach the heights of Honey Oud but is easily the 2nd most impressive Floris I've tried.

These Floris eau de parfum fragrances require a light touch in order to be appreciated. I douse myself in Special 127 or Cefiro, for example, and it's fine. But if I spray 71/72, Jermyn St, Neroli Voyage, or the Spencer Hart Palm Springs EdP's heavily they are awful. Two or 3 sprays and these fragrances open up gently and I can appreciate the complexity as they cycle through the phases from top notes to base. Of course, that means they become skin scents more quickly, which in most cases is fine with me. I'm not looking for a beast. 71/72 is like a cool weather, more formal version of Cefiro. It starts out with the same gentle citrus opening, but as it dries down I get a very pleasant wood and slightly spicy base that is similar to the base of Floris' Jermyn Street and to a certain extent the prominent lavender note found in the drydown of Pen's Sartorial. This is probably what gives each of these fragrances the clean, pressed fabric accord that is common to them all, though they absolutely do not smell the same. 71/72 is clean without being soapy; rather, I find a crisp, dry juniper, and light smoke on new sawn wood. A very nice fragrance for working in close proximity to others. Like most of Floris' male catalogue. I feel for those who've come here looking for helpful information about this fragrance only to find squabbles about plastic hangers and the personal fragrance choices of London shop assistants.

As the review below me points out accurately, the oud is ashy, gravelly, a little sour and animalic while still feeling organic. A touch of salt too. The amberwood is dosed moderately and hidden well. Niche, but totally wearable and dapper, although may be initial challenging until you get used to it. Pine, lavender, labdanum (not listed), and incense. Classy, mature, and deep without feeling heavy. Reminds me of Atelier des Ors Crépuscule Des Âmes, Floris Santal, and Bond Cooper Square had a three-way baby who was born with 5oclock shadow. The feeling mirrors how I feel wearing Creed Royal Oud and a suit, though they're very different from each other. Conclusion: High end textiles at a bespoke tailor. Clean and crisp starched suit meets salty sour oud ash. One of my favorites from a house that has many favorites. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ××××××××××××××××××××× Scent 96/100 Performance 40/100 ×××××××xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S. I wear Ormond Man and although the vibe is similar (juniper) the fragrances themselves are very different.

Opens with citrus and lavender, which disappears within minutes. Settles into a woody and pleasant base that, despite the notes on Floris' site and here, exactly like photorealistic real ambergris (to the point where it reminds me of Les Indemodables Escales en Indonesie). This scent is very soft. The ambergris gives this a slight animalic edge while staying mostly in a very safe zone via the agar- and sandalwood. Overall very pleasant, and I could see myself buy this eventually.

My Dad wears this one and I really really like it. It’s a gentleman’s scent. Mature but not stuffy, polished but still comfortable, expensive but not flash. I don’t know why but when I describe other people’s scents, I tend to focus on the impression they leave on me, rather than the actual notes! A timeless gentleman’s scent. One of my favourites.